Catapult
Foaled 2013 · by Kitten's Joy out of Gata Bella (Storm Cat)
Form 42/112/42556 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Apr 16 – 6 Oct 19, last for John W Sadler
Group 2 won the Eddie Read Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) (2018)
Group 2 won the Del Mar Mile Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) (2018)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 19 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2City Of Hope Mile Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 6/11 | – | Rafael Bejarano |
| 21 Jul 19 | Del Mar (USA) Group 2Eddie Read Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Firm | 1m½f | Firm | 5/6 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 28 May 19 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Shoemaker Mile Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 5/9 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 30 Mar 19 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 2/6 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 26 Jan 19 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 1Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1½f · Yielding | 1m1½f | Yielding | 4/10 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 3 Nov 18 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Mile (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/14 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 20 Aug 18 | Del Mar (USA) Group 2Del Mar Mile Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 1/13 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 23 Jul 18 | Del Mar (USA) Group 2Eddie Read Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Firm | 1m1f | Firm | 1/10 | – | Drayden Van Dyke |
| 30 Sep 17 | Laurel Park (USA) Group 2Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 2/6 | – | Fergal Lynch |
| 18 Jun 17 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 3Poker Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Yielding | 1m | Good To Yielding | 4/5 | – | Jose L Ortiz |
| 20 May 17 | Pimlico (USA) Group 2Longines Dixie Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Good | 1m½f | Good | 4/10 | – | Javier Castellano |
| 11 Feb 17 | Tampa Bay Downs (USA) Group 3Tampa Bay Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Firm | 1m½f | Firm | 4/9 | – | Jose L Ortiz |
Kitten's Joy as a stallion
In our records: 551 runners, 208 winners (38%), 64 black-type winners including 17 at the top level, 71 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2023.
On the track himself: 1 runs, 0 wins.
His best
Diplomat Group 1 OR 133 · Roaring Lion Group 1 OR 127 · Hawkbill Group 1 OR 122 · Kameko Group 1 OR 120 · Bobby's Kitten Group 1 OR 111 · Big Blue Kitten Group 1 OR 105
The dam: Gata Bella by Storm Cat
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ha Ha Tonka (USA) 2007 filly · by Distorted Humor | 2 | 0 | – |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.